stagger backwards

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To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall, in a backward direction.

backwardsverb + backwards

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stagger

Examples (10)

  • The force of the explosion made him stagger backwards.
  • After the punch, the boxer started to stagger backwards towards the ropes.
  • She staggered backwards in disbelief when she heard the shocking news.
  • He was so drunk he could only stagger backwards a few steps before falling.
  • The wounded animal staggered backwards into the shadows.
  • When the bright light flashed, I saw the figure stagger backwards.
  • The old man staggered backwards as a cyclist sped past him on the pavement.
  • With a gasp, she staggered backwards from the edge of the cliff.
  • He had to stagger backwards to avoid the falling debris.
  • The actor dramatically staggered backwards after being "shot" in the scene.